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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.65, 398.83 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.65, 398.83 and 142.35 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.65 : 398.83 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.65/398.83 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.65x = 398.83 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.65x = 56,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,773.45/265.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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